How far is Martinsburg, WV from Charles Town, WV?
The driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Charles Town, WV is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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A town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsburg and Charles Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Charles Town.
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Start on East King Street
51 m · 35 sec · East King Street
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Continue on East King Street
56 m · 15 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto South Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Queen Street
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Take the ramp right
959 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Apple Harvest Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Apple Harvest Drive
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Continue on Route 9 Bypass
10 mi · 12 min · Route 9 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1534 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Currie Road
148 m · 14 sec · Currie Road
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Turn left onto North Mildred Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Mildred Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lancaster Circle
50 m · 3 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto South Fairfax Boulevard
1059 ft · 18 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Continue on North George Street
1347 ft · 29 sec · North George Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South George Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg and Charles Town.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 9 Bypass
Continue on Route 9 Bypass
9.96 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Martinsburg and Patchy Fog near Charles Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Charles Town?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shepherdstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Martinsburg and 7.8 miles from Charles Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Martinsburg and Patchy Fog near Charles Town.
Stop Ideas Near Shepherdstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shepherdstown.
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Charles Town. Straight-line distance: 12.83 mi (20.64 km).
#1 Martinsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,514 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.9638900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charles Town
City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.2889900, -77.8597200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charles Town (-77.85972, 39.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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